This Siri speaker comes with upgrades to audio quality and smart home automation—but yes, it’s still expensive.
Day: January 18, 2023
Spy Cams Reveal the Grim Reality of Slaughterhouse Gas Chambers
Animal rights activists have captured the first hidden-camera video from inside a carbon dioxide “stunning chamber” in a US meatpacking plant.
The Marvel Movies From Worst to Best—and Where to Stream Them
Here’s our definitive ranking of all 30 films (and counting) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What It Takes to Build a Game in a War Zone
The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 team has had to navigate war in Ukraine while developing the sequel to their hit shooter.
Yeti Yonder Review: The Water Bottle I’ve Been Waiting For
I’ve gone through Stanley tumblers, Nalgenes, and older Yetis. The Yeti Yonder beats them all.
Scientific Fraud Is Slippery to Catch—but Easier to Combat
Fakery spans “beautified” data, photoshopped images, and “paper mills.” Experts and institutions are employing tools to spot deceptive research and mitigate its reach.
Metaverse Landlords Are Creating a New Class System
Virtual landowners have found a way to put their investments to work, but with unintended consequences.
It’s Getting Too Hot to Make Snow
Some ski resorts rely on machines to keep powder on the slopes. But snow guns guzzle water, are energy-intensive, and need cool temperatures to operate.
Quantum Startups’ Stock Market Dreams Are Decohering
A shortcut to going public, called a SPAC, helped early-stage tech companies raise money. Now some are suffering slumps.
Infinite AI Interns for Everybody
These assistants won’t just ease the workload, they’ll unleash a wave of entrepreneurship.